Does Per Scholas pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Per Scholas employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Per Scholas. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Per Scholas?

50% of Per Scholas employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Per Scholas 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Per Scholas?

Director (11) , Graduate Student (7) , Instructor (7) , Technical Instructor (7) , Teaching Fellow (6) , Cyber Security Analyst (4) , Instructional Assistant (4) , Intern (4) , Senior Manager (4) , Admissions (3) , Teaching Assistant (3) , Working Student (3) , Anonymous (2) , Assistant Instructor (2) , Assistant Teacher (2)

What are the pros of working at Per Scholas according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 17 reviews)); "suite staff was great." ((in 9 reviews)); "HR team and IT team are great and incredibly fast." ((in 8 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 8 reviews)); "Work/Life balance, direct team members, the learners and class." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Per Scholas according to real employee reviews?

"Leadership for the DMV region couldnt care less about the lack of management or poor performance." ((in 10 reviews)); "Low pay, no advancement." ((in 9 reviews)); "No training for new employees" ((in 6 reviews)); "🔹 3. Inconsistent Communication" ((in 5 reviews)); "Below average salary for instructors." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Per Scholas locations?

New York , Bronx , Dallas , Charlotte , Atlanta , Newark , Chicago , Columbus , Silver Spring , Washington , Baltimore , Brooklyn , Phoenix , Houston , Boston , Philadelphia , Pittsburgh , Kansas City , Elmhurst , Detroit , San Antonio , Nashville , Las Vegas , Washington , Rockville , Hinsdale , West Springfield , Midtown New York

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Per Scholas

Per Scholas reviews

3.4

50% would recommend to a friend

(198 total reviews)

Plinio Ayala

66% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Per Scholas has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 198 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Per Scholas employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

198 reviews

4.0

Dec 16, 2025

Great organization

Manager, recruitment & admissions

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Hybrid Work Schedule - Small but growing

Cons

None as far as I know

1.0

Nov 26, 2025

Don't do it

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to help your community

Cons

The exploit employees, say work life balance but expect overtime. Allows harassment and poor treatment. Promotes "yes" people and expects people to look the otherway when terrible things are being done.

4.0

Nov 24, 2025

Great Place to Work!

People team

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great community and supportive environment

Cons

Lower pay for some positions. (Typical nonprofit salary issues)

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